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11 Cards in this Set
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What are the 3 B2-agonists?
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Albuterol, salmeterol, formoterol
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What is albuterol used for?
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Acute exacerbation of asthma, relaxes bronchial smooth mm
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What are salmeterol, formoterol used for?
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long acting agents for prophylaxis
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What is the methylxanthine drug?
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Theophylline
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Why isn't theophylline used much?
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Usage limited because of narrow therapeutic index
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What is the muscarinic antagonist drug?
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Ipratropium
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How does ipratropium work?
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Prevents bronchoconstriction, used for asthma, COPD
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What are the 2 corticosteroids used for asthma?
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Beclomethasone, Fluticasone
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What do the corticosteroids do for asthma?
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Inhibit synthesis of all cytokines, 1st line tx for chronic asthma
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What are the 3 Antileukotrienes?
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Montelukast, zafirlukast, zileuton
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What are montelukast/zafirlukast used for?
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Aspirin induced asthma
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